Funding Opportunities
HHI is dedicated to strengthening nonprofits, businesses, community spaces, and individuals who are committed to promoting food security and access.
Our Programs are designed to provide rapid and efficient support to address critical needs and fill gaps in this vital mission. We provide both financial support and food system expertise to others in the community.
Community Investment Funding
The Community Investment Funds are aimed at projects that promote food security and access in the Miami Valley region.
Examples of eligible projects include equipment purchases or rentals, technology investments, infrastructure improvements, personnel support, and one-time unexpected expenses.
To apply, please fill out the online application below.
If you’re interested in applying but require support in completing the necessary application requirements, please email us at:
Hallhungerinitiative@gmail.com
Applications now open for 2025!
Financing Climate-Smart Agriculture
‘Financing Climate Smart Agriculture in Ohio’s Miami Valley’ is a performance-based payment program for growers in southwest Ohio who want to improve their soil quality, a key component to growing healthier, nutritious foods.
Hall Hunger Initiative is excited to partner on this project and is offering a $500 sign-on bonus to the first 10 growers to join in 2024. Alongside 1.2.5 Social Benefit Corporation, Ohio State University, and the Nature Conservancy, Hall Hunger Initiative is working to ensure regional growers can grow better.
For more information, please email: Hello@125benefit.com or Hallhungerinitiative@gmail.com
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The project prioritizes BIPOC led growers, however any grower that meets the criteria below is eligible to apply:
• Growers must be in the following six SW Ohio counties: Miami, Montgomery, Champaign, Clark, Greene, or Clinton
• Growers must be registered with the Farm Service Agency
